Physical Therapist I

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Rochester is seeking a Physical Therapist I to join its Neurology Department. You will evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, ensuring personalized care and support. This role requires strong patient evaluation skills and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, with a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Completed relevant clinical education required.
• Licensed in New York State required.
• Foundational knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' functional abilities through tests and observations.
• Plans patient treatment programs based on diagnosis.
• Instructs and counsels patients on equipment and techniques.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Patient Counseling

Equipment Usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours

As Scheduled

Department

400094 Neurology - NMD M & D

Work Shift

UR - Not Applicable (United States of America)

Range

UR URCB 213

Compensation Range

$69,326.00 - $90,124.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Aids patients to correct and/or adjust to disabilities by selecting, adapting and using appropriate physical therapy procedures, following physician's orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute.

Aids patients to correct and/or adjust to disabilities by selecting, adapting and using appropriate physical therapy procedures, following physician's orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patients' functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.
• Plans a program of patient treatment related to diagnosis, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient's environment, etc. working from physician's order.
• Instructs and counsel patients and family in the use of equipment and techniques. Evaluates home facilities and suggests need adaptations and resources in preparation for patient discharge.
• Recommends, obtains and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices. Ensures appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.
• Determines types and frequencies of therapies. Provides treatments using a variety of procedures and therapies. Recommends modifications of program as needed to physician.
• Maintains required patient and department records.
• Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.
  
  

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required; Master's or Doctoral degree preferred.
• Completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting required or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Basic foundational knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice required.
• Licensed in New York State required
  
  

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